JORDAN: WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
A cultural tour of Jordan

From Lawrence of Arabia to modern times, Jordan continues to offer a unique majesty. This tour is a journey into history and culture including face-to-face meetings with the people who proudly call themselves Jordanians. Jordan is a small country, yet its richness makes it the envy of many larger ones. Jordan: Where It All Began operates on a weekly basis making combinations with many of our other programs in the region very convenient. From the rich antiquity to the desert life, this is the "bestway" to see and experience history.

Day 1:  Arrive Amman
Ahlan Wasahlan (Welcome in Arabic).  As we arrive Amman International Airport we are warmly welcomed and transferred to our hotel.   Check in starts from 1400 hrs.
Overnight: Ramada Hotel, Amman (3 nights) (D)

Day 2: Amman / Jerash / Amman
Morning tour of Amman, visiting the Roman Theater, the Citadel, the Archeology and the Folklore Museums, old and modern Amman, and one of the many art galleries in this capital city. Continue to Jerash (Gerasa of antiquity), the best preserved city of Roman times, to visit its theaters, temples, churches and colonnaded streets. (B, D)

Day 3: Amman / Desert Castles / Dead Sea / Amman
This morning head out to the vist the Desert Castles of Harraned, Qasar Amra and Azraq.  Then drive down to the lowest spot on earth and experience floating in the waters of the Dead Sea.   Late afternoon we return to Amman.  Evening free to loiter through the different bazaars in Amman.
(B, D)

Day 4: Amman / Umm ar Rassas / Madaba / Mt. Nebo / Kerak / Aqaba (Drive 263 kms / 164 miles)
Before heading southwards along the Kings’ Highway to Aqaba, a stop will be made at Umm ar Rassas to see some of the finest Byzantine church mosaics.  Next stop is Madaba, where lies the oldest map of the Holy Land, and its Mosaic School, Mt. Nebo and the alleged burial site of Moses overlooking the Dead Sea and the Jordan Valley; then drive through the magnificent scenery of Wadi Mujib to Kerak to visit the Crusader Castle of (stop for optional lunch).
Overnight: Aqaba Gulf Hotel, Aqaba (1night) (B, D)

Day 5: Aqaba / Wadi Rum (Drive 42 kms / 26 miles)
A brief tour of Aqaba before we head for Wadi Rum, the land of Lawrence of Arabia to embark on a two hours 4x4 jeep safari.   This evening enjoy a BBQ dinner while star gazing.
Overnight: Jabal Rum Camp, Wadi Rum (1 night) (B, D)

Day 6: Wadi Rum / Petra / Amman (Drive 240 kms / 149 miles)
A magnificent days ahead as we continue to the pink city of Petra to visit its many sites.  This city was carved into the rose-red Sharah Mountains by the Nabateans and lost to Civilization until re-discovered by the Swiss Burkhardt. Walk through the Siq, a narrow and winding fissure between the cliffs, to reach the Treasury, the Roman Theater, the Courts, Qasr Bint Pharaoun, Temple of the Winged Lion and other monuments. A break for optional lunch, or you may wish to climb up to the Monastery.   Return to Amman.
Overnight: Ramada Hotel, Amman (1 night) (B, D)

Day 7:  Amman / departure
After an interesting visit of “where it all began”, we bid farewell to Jordan as we are transferred to the airport for our departure.   Check out time is by 1100 hrs. (B)

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Departure Dates
2012 English Speaking Departures Daily
Inclusions
Tour Price Includes Tour Price Does Not Include Hotels as mentioned (or similar) Any airfares and departure taxes Meals as mentioned (B=Breakfast, D=Dinner) Visa Fees / Insurance All transfers mentioned Tips / gratuities Sightseeing with services of local English speaking guides only in Petra & Jerash   Entrance fees
Tour Price
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Departure Double Occupancy Single Room Supplement 2012 US $ 1885 1600 US $ 395 260 * Travel between Easter, Christmas & New Year, a surcharge will be applied.  Pls contact us for quotes.
Estimated International Airfare - International airfare is NOT included in this tour
Canada - West Coast US $ 1300 USA - West Coast US $ 1100 Canada - East Coast US $ 1100 USA - East Coast US $ 900
Participants
This tour operates on a minimum of 02 and a maximum of 10 participants.
Notes
Customised Itinerary If you would like to have a tour on dates other than the above ones or with a customised itinerary, please contact us and we will be happy to work out an exclusive program for you. Foreign Language Departures Please contact us for information on French, German, Italian and Spanish speaking departures. You may e-mail us at bestway@bestway.com or call us at 604.264.7378. Residents of U.S.A./Canada may call us toll free at 1.800.663.0844.